I think one message rings true in the nine years I’ve been pouring my soul out on the page – I am forever, in full authenticity, finding my balance.
Finding my balance as a mom, a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, and everything in between. The layers of responsibility, the constant juggle, and the endless reinvention of myself. It’s been a journey of self-discovery and constant realignment.
Friday, marked one week since I launched my first book, and wow, did I feel all the feels. It was everything I had hoped for—and more. But the truth is, after the excitement of the event, there was this strange, almost post-marathon blues. The kind of exhaustion that comes from pouring everything you have into something monumental, and then asking yourself, now what?
After my event last week, someone sent me a message a few days later referring to the launch and mentioned that it should offer “some validation for what you’re doing.” It was meant with nothing but support, but I was left with a strange feeling, one that I took time to unpack.
What I realized is that I wasn’t actually looking for validation. For the first time in my life, I know, deep in my soul, that the work I’m doing—whether it’s coaching or sharing my story—matters. It already has value. Whether or not someone else offers me a stamp of approval, I trust in that.
That doesn’t mean I’ve always been this confident. This belief has been hard-won, built over years of stepping into my own, not being “any less,” and refusing to shrink back in a world that sometimes asks us to. It’s been about becoming rather than seeking something outside myself to prove my worth. It’s about realizing that the value I offer is enough, and I am enough, even without external validation.
That’s what the process of self-love and self-acceptance has taught me. It’s not about waiting for someone else to tell you you’re doing well; it’s about finding the courage to tell yourself that you are.
And still, even with that inner knowing, it can be easy to get caught up in what we think we should be doing or what we’re “supposed” to achieve. That’s a trap I’ve fallen into many times—especially in the early years of motherhood and as I built my business.
I remember after my divorce, the weekends with my kids used to feel like a battleground. I’d wrestle with guilt because I couldn’t afford the “big outings” or the fancy dinners other families seemed to enjoy. The pressure I put on myself was suffocating. I was already defeated before the weekend had even begun. It took me time to realize I was seeing these moments through a lens of limitation—believing that my value as a mother was tied to the amount of things I could provide.
But slowly, I began to shift.
When you automatically think of something as “limiting,” you’re already setting the stage for a smaller life. But when you adopt an abundance mindset—when you decide that what you already have is enough—you start to see possibility everywhere.
It’s cliché, but it’s true. And it doesn’t come overnight. It takes practice. Daily affirmations. A series of small, courageous steps forward. Trusting that the universe has your back, even when you can’t see it yet.
I had to think outside the box, like I had done years ago when I was a young mom trying to stretch every dollar to buy diapers, groceries, and whatever else my family needed. At that time, it felt impossible—but it wasn’t. I learned to be creative, to find joy in the simplest moments, and to see abundance in things that didn’t cost a dime.
As a result, today I still find myself asking, How the fuck did I get here? Not in a way that’s defeatist, but in a way that says, Wow, look how far I’ve come. And from time to time, I ask myself, Why am I doing this? What is the purpose? I know these questions will change and evolve as I continue to grow, but I trust that the answers will come when they need to.
A few weeks ago, feeling trapped by the long, cold winter, I decided to take a walk in the woods to clear my mind. And, as I mentioned in my last blog, I’ve kept that habit up—almost every single day. And let me tell you: the peace I’ve found on those walks has been priceless. Nature has a way of putting everything into perspective. It’s become my space to reconnect, breathe deeply, and just be.
This weekend, I spent time with my littles, once again working within our limited budget. Instead of heading to an expensive restaurant or splurging on unnecessary things, we thought outside the box. We went for a walk in the woods, sliding on the ice, laughing at each other, and enjoying the simplicity of being present. It cost me nothing but time—and honestly, that’s the most valuable currency I have.
And do you know what my little love said as we were heading back to the car? “Can we do this again tomorrow, but for longer?” That moment, that simple request, filled my heart in a way that money never could.
So now, as I reflect on the week and think about what’s next for me—personally and professionally—I’ve learned this: when you don’t know what to do, don’t panic. Just wait. The answers will come when they’re ready. Sometimes the most important thing is to slow down, embrace the quiet, and trust that the right next step will reveal itself.
So, what’s your next move? How can you create space for the answers to come to you, too?
Sending you so much love and abundance today.
Xo,
Laura
